11/04/2026
Showing up on page one of YouTube isn’t something I leave to luck.
In Parts 1 and 2, I shared how keyword research gave my client Barbara a roadmap for creating videos about hypnosis and pain management.
But finding the right topic is only the beginning.
I’ve had client videos appear on the first page of YouTube within minutes of publishing. In fact, 4 hours after Barbara’s video went live, she reached position #3 for “Hypnosis For Chronic Pain.”
So, what’s the strategy behind that?
It starts before I ever hit Publish.
🔎 First, I research the words people are actually using to search.
🎥 Then Barbara creates a video that directly addresses what her potential clients are looking for.
📝 I optimize the video title and description around that search.
🔗 I connect the video with relevant content on Barbara’s website.
📧 Then Barbara emails her list when the video goes live, sending interested followers directly to the video.
Now look at what’s happening:
• Keyword research guides the website content
• The website supports the video
• The video builds visibility and authority
• Email sends interested people to the video
• The video and website lead people back to the service Barbara is growing
That’s the support system.
And that’s why I don’t think of YouTube SEO as simply adding a few keywords to a title and description.
A video shouldn’t be another piece of content floating around online by itself.
It should be a searchable marketing asset that connects with the rest of your online presence.
That’s what Barbara’s original question ultimately revealed.
She thought she needed to do more because business was slow.
More pages.
More videos.
More social media.
What she really needed was a strategy that told her what to create, why she was creating it, and how each piece could support the next.
As Nicola recently commented:
"I know this trap. When business goes quiet, the temptation is to start creating more of everything. But if none of it connects, you’ve just made yourself busier. Having a clear reason for each piece makes far more sense than adding to the noise."
My response:
“It really is a trap. A well thought out content plan supported by keyword research keeps your output focused and is well worth the time.”
If you’re already creating videos but wondering why your YouTube videos aren’t getting found, I’d be happy to take a look at what you’re doing.
Send me a message with the word VIDEO, and let’s talk.
https://fieldsgraphicdesign.com/contact/